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The leading Blue economy event in the Baltic Sea Region for meeting, learning, and collaborating with founders, experts and venture capitalists.
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Reclaiming the Sea
through science-based
business initiatives
A'Pelago Initiative, Accelerator and Blue Connect are here to catalyse blue economy innovation, business solutions and investment. Together, the A'Pelago ecosystem drives the systemic change that enables sea region vitality locally and globally.
Accelerator
At the Accelerator we support Blue economy startups and spinoffs to scale. The program runs annually from January to August.
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Ecosystem
An ecosystem of professionals driving strategic and systematic sea region restoration and regeneration.
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What do we do?
We catalyse science-based Blue economy solutions from shallow waters into scalable businesses for global sea regions
According to the World Bank, the Blue economy is the "sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem." The European Commission defines it as "All economic activities related to oceans, seas and coasts.
The world’s blue areas, the seas, are fundamental enablers of life. They offer powerful solutions that can help us achieve a needed regenerative global economy.
"The ocean economy is worth between $3 and $6 trillion and offers opportunities to build resilience. Business related to the use of the oceans provides the livelihoods of approximately 3 billion people", says UNCTAD in the latest report Trade and Environment Review.
A'Pelago, founded in the Archipelago in Southwest Finland, is an impact-driven catalyst of Blue economy innovation, business solutions and investments. Through our four operation areas: we raise awareness of sea impact business practices, build collaborations and support scaling of startups, spinoffs and new business initiatives in the growing Blue economy.
“The Blue Economy is a strong and growing set of dynamic and competitive industries, contributing around EUR 250 billion to the EU economy and employing nearly 5 million people. It offers a wealth of opportunities for innovation, economic diversification, job creation, competitiveness, climate neutrality and sustainability.” Read more in the EU Blue Economy report 2025.
The leading Blue Economy event in the baltic sea
A'Pelago Initiative
Meet I Learn I Collaborate
The A'Pelago Initiative is an annual Blue economy event, designed for people who want meet, learn and collaborate with founders, experts and investors who are taking the initiative to reclaim the sea through Blue economy solutions.
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A'Pelago Accelerator
Unique Startup Program | Empowerment for Blue Growth
Are you an entrepreneur, researcher, or a member of a startup team with a scalable blue economy innovation? If you answered yes, you are the right person to apply for the A'Pelago Accelerator. The program supports the successful journey of science-based blue economy businesses from shallow waters to the global seas.
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The Accelerator meetings were open and positive. A'Pelago successfully united stakeholders from various fields, and Parainen is proud to be part of the program.
John Forsman
Business developer 2024, Pargas stad
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I gained good friends, valuable contacts, potential partners, and a wealth of useful information on company development. They are skilled professionals with diverse expertise and kind-hearted people.
Matti Saarento
founder, Subdrone Services
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Today I had the great pleasure to speak at A’Pelago’s conference Reclaiming the sea - rethinking business in Kasnäs. Here with the two founders Timo Ketonen & Patrik Anckar.
Carl Haglund
CEO , Veritas Pension Insurance
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Now that the Accelerator Program is over, we miss looking forward to the monthly workshops.
Martta Ääri
Chief Commercial Officer, Aila
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We received great coaching on investor pitches and excellent support for marketing and sales challenges. The coach's input was invaluable - I wish we had daily access to him.
Poul Lindqvist
Managing Partner, Environmental Impacts Academy
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The Accelerator Program offered great info, contacts, and business idea sparring. The program had a proactive, forward-thinking, and unique atmosphere.
Altti Kettinen
Founder & CEO, Nexamass
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I celebrated my 60th birthday on A'Pelago Yacht with my family. Timo and Anette made it unforgettable. Perfect for family or business events!
Kenneth Dalkvist
Business Advisor, VASEK
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I enjoyed two days at A'Pelago Initiative - Business Camp at Korpoström. It was inspiring to visit the kids' lab and meet the hero of our ecosystem, Fucus Vesiculosus. Thank you for...
Mari Granström
CEO & Founder, Origin by Ocean
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I had the pleasure to join a two-day A'Pelago Initiative -business camp in Korppoo. What a great event this was, important topics for all of us, lots of knowledge sharing, innovations and...
Annakaisa Ojala
Digital Strategy and Development, Business Finland - Visit Finland
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Insightful and fun collaboration! The A'Pelago Venue was perfect for testing our new foresight tool in a workshop for 40 people. The location and local food were excellent. Looking forward to more...
Keijo Koskinen
Development Manager, Finland Futures Research Centre
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